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Rahn Burton (1934-2013)

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Pianist
Rahn Burton, also known as Ron Burton and best known for his work
with Rahsaan Roland Kirk, died Jan. 25 inNew York
City.
The cause of death was not reported. Mr. Burton is survived by his
son Akemela Burton, who is also the administrator of his
estate.

Burtonwas born in
1934 inLouisville,Ky., and began playing in
that city in the early 1950s. He joined Kirk’s group in 1953 and
stayed with him for six years, recording with Kirk for the Argo
label. LaterBurtontoured with
George Adams, rejoining Kirk in the late ’60s and remaining with
him into the mid-’70s. He started his own band, the
African-American Connection in the early ’70s, while also
freelancing with other musicians. An interview with Rahn can be
viewed
here.

An
Emergency Memorial Benefit for Rahn Burton was held on Sunday
Jan 27 at449 LA Jazz Gallery @449
Lenox Ave(corner 132nd st ). All
proceeds will go to address immediate internment expenses and
necessaries as well as estate emergency expenses. Should you wish
to donate, contributions may be sent to Akemela Burton c/o
RahnBurtonEstate 484
West 43rd Street Apt 14HNY,NY10021.